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Providence County Grand Jury Finding on the November 9, 2017 Officer Involved Shooting by Rhode Island State Police and Providence Police that Resulted in the Death of Joseph Santos

The Providence County Grand Jury has completed its investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of Joseph Santos and the non-fatal shooting of Christine Demers by members of the Rhode Island State Police and the Providence Police on November 9, 2017, and has determined that the actions by the Troopers and Officers were lawful and legally justified.